Citizen Public House · Restaurant · Scottsdale
Chef Bernie Kantak's Old Town Scottsdale gastropub, home of the Original Chopped Salad since 2011
Citizen Public House sits in Old Town Scottsdale as one of Arizona's original cocktail-centric dining rooms. Chef Bernie Kantak opened the doors in 2011, and fifteen years on the place still runs on the same idea: serious food, spirited drinks, and hospitality that never tips into pretension. The room is warm tones, leather, wood, and vaulted ceilings, with a stainless-steel bar anchoring the energy. The Family Room and the Atrium take smaller groups, and Benjamin's Upstairs is a private speakeasy with its own bar.
Kantak is the draw. He has cooked at the James Beard House in New York, and he built his reputation on the Original Chopped Salad, a cult dish officially recognized as an Iconic Dish of the State of Arizona. It arrives with smoked salmon, Israeli couscous, arugula, asiago, black currants, pepitas, dried super sweet corn, and marinated tomatoes. Order it first.
From there the menu is comfort food with real technique behind it: coffee-rubbed short ribs with tart cherry barbecue sauce; amaro meatloaf under porcini mushroom cream and cabernet demi-glace; and pork belly pastrami with rye spaetzle and Brussels sprout sauerkraut. Bacon fat popcorn and Kilt Lifter fondue open the table, and the cocktail list, with barrel-aged recipes rested in American oak, is as considered as the food.
Come for a full dinner, land early for the daily Social Hour from four to six with $10 cocktails and bar bites, or take Benjamin's for a group.
Address: 7111 E 5th Ave, Suite E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale
Citizen Public House takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Scottsdale; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: 16:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Citizen Public House
How do I get a reservation at Citizen Public House in Scottsdale?
Tables at Citizen Public House are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Scottsdale plan, our Scottsdale partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Citizen Public House?
Citizen Public House is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Citizen Public House?
Citizen Public House keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Citizen Public House located?
Citizen Public House is in Scottsdale, at 7111 E 5th Ave, Suite E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. MyRSVP can build it into a full Scottsdale itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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